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Advocacy & Compliance

Healthesystems’ Advocacy & Compliance experts are essential in the management of pharmacy and ancillary benefits for our clients. By tracking and influencing regulatory activity, our team stays  ahead of evolving trends and identifies opportunities to advocate on behalf of our clients, their injured workers, and the broader industry.

The Advocacy & 
Compliance Team

Monitors and reports on proposed and pending regulatory changes that impact workers' comp, helping shape effective program strategies

Advocates for fair and balanced public policy through proactive engagement with regulators, customers, and other stakeholders throughout the rulemaking lifecycle

Supports operational compliance by providing guidance to internal stakeholders and external partners during the implementation of new regulatory changes

Regulatory Tracking

To track relevant regulatory trends across the nation, access our interactive map.
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Regulatory Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by our Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp. Explore our complete article repository below.

Florida Proposes Employer-Run Comp Alternative

Employers must demonstrate financial ability to provide benefits, create written plans that provide no-fault benefits and adhere to certain criteria.
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March 3, 2025

Maryland Pharmacy Fee Schedule Bill Inches Forward

Introduced in January, the bill was discussed in a February 25th hearing, with supporters and opponents voicing concerns.
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March 3, 2025

Montana Introduces PTSD Presumption Bill for First Responders

The bill applies to firefighters, law enforcement officers, certain prison workers, and others.
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March 3, 2025

Montana Bill Would Deny Workers’ Comp Benefits for Undocumented Workers

The bill would also allow insurers to close claims when the claimant leaves the United States – regardless of citizenship status.
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March 3, 2025

New York Budget Bill Could Expand Access to Providers

Among many proposed changes, the bill would automatically allow licensed physicians, chiropractors, psychologists, and others to treat injured workers.
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March 3, 2025

WCRI Reports on the Pandemic’s Effect on Medical Utilization

Injury frequency increased for younger and less-tenured workers, who also saw higher use of emergency departments.
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March 3, 2025

Oklahoma Bill Could Impact Pharmacy Benefits

Among other changes, the bill would ban effective rate contracts, making it difficult to forecast drug costs.
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March 3, 2025

Alabama Proposes Workers’ Comp Coverage for Teachers

Currently, public school teachers injured on the job must pay for care out-of-pocket and must request reimbursement.
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February 24, 2025

Kentucky Considers New Billing and Payment Deadlines

Timelines for bill submission and payment would begin only after a claim is accepted as compensable.
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February 24, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

Additional articles and updates from Healthesystems related to policy shaping workers’ comp.

Missouri Enacts PTSD Presumption for First Responders

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.
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FDA Publishes Guidance on Clinical Trials for Psychedelic Drugs

These guidelines advise researchers on study design and other considerations as they develop medications that contain psychedelics.
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Connecticut Passes PTSD Presumption for All Employees

Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.
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Washington State Bans Pre-Employment Cannabis Screening

As other states come closer to recreational legalization, Washington State pushes the needle further.
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Marijuana Reimbursement Initiatives See Signs of Life

Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.
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Fifth Annual Industry Insights Survey Reveals Evolving Needs in Workers’ Comp

Explore the top five major findings from this year’s Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey.
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 Interactive Map

To interact with this map, use the drop-downs to select a topic and type, then click the Display button. You can then roll over and click on individual states for more detailed information. This map represents legislation proposed during the most recent legislative cycle, typically spanning two years in most states. All current regulations are displayed up to present.
The content above is representative of topics Healthesystems proactively monitors and reports on. While not all topics are directly applicable to workers' compensation claims, some may have potential to impact workers' compensation in the future.
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